Capacity Building and Workforce Development Specialist
heifer
About this role
The Capacity Building and Workforce Development Specialist leads and manages training and skills development initiatives in the horticulture sector, aimed at supporting smallholder farmers, youth, women, and service providers. The role involves designing strategies, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring sustainable capacity building efforts that improve productivity, employment, and sector competitiveness.
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About heifer
heifer.orgHeifer International, founded in 1944, is a global nonprofit that works to end hunger and poverty by empowering smallholder farmers and communities with livestock, training, and sustainable agricultural practices. Its programs build livelihoods, strengthen food security, promote gender equity and climate resilience, and use community-driven approaches like the "Pass on the Gift" model to spread benefits. Heifer partners with donors, governments, and local organizations to provide training, market access, and financial tools across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and beyond.
About heifer
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$60k – $85k
per year